Mary Joyce Bell's Obituary
Mary Joyce Bell, 89, of Olive Branch, MS passed away and entered her heavenly home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Joyce was a long time member of Central Church. She came to Memphis from Jackson, Tennessee to obtain her nursing degree. She began her career at what was then known as John Gaston Hospital. She later started teaching nursing at State Tech before switching to Memphis State University. Joyce then spent several years in home health treating homebound patients before retiring from an administrative position.
She is survived by two sons, Mike (Bernetta) Bell of Arlington and Tim (Michelle) Bell of Olive Branch. She also leaves grandchildren, Brittany, Chris, Tabitha, Triana and Brandon, Virginia, sister-in-law Kay Newbill, six great-grandchildren, three nieces and four nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Otis and Lucile Newbill, husband Leonard Bell, brother Ray Newbill and daughter Deborah Lynn Bell.
Visitation will be Friday, September 3, 2021 from 10:30 am
until 11:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service which will
be held at 11:30 am at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made
to St Jude Children Hospital.
To view the service online, please click the link below:
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/59463/hash:11E51DE17C9FB8B4
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